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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,030.40, 1,195,073.73 and 478,823.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,030.40, 1,195,073.73 and 478,823.13 is: 660,749.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,030.40 : 1,195,073.73 = 478,823.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,030.40/1,195,073.73 = 478,823.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,030.40x = 1,195,073.73 × 478,823.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,030.40x = 572,228,943,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,228,943,979.38/866,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,749.26

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